A detail in the story that I found interesting was the way Hemingway introduced us to the soldier and the girl. He let us know that the soldier led the way and the girl hurried behind him. With knowing this you know the soldier and the girl were not an item. Hemingway also let us know that the girl had no head covering. Which led us to believe she was a prostitute. Both waiters saw the soldier and the girl and said that they would be picked up by the guards, This explains that the prostitution was illegal, This was a very disguised way Of the author illustrating his point.

The younger waiter cannot understand why this man would do such a thing. The The younger waiter thinks if he has plenty of money then he should be happy. This shows the difference in values in the contrasting ages. What is materials and wealth with no one to share it all with? The older waiter tells us he once say with confidence that his wife’s death could be responsible for some of his depression. When the old man tried to hang himself, his niece saved his life. She cut the rope. She did this because she feared his soul.

Author: Brandon Johnson

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